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Huzzah! Prepare for the USA’s 250th Birthday Next Fourth of July
By Laurie Bain Wilson for Road Trips for Families
August 4, 2025
Flag the small-town of Bristol for your itinerary. Just 15 miles from bustling Newport, the coastal town is on the map for the parade of all Fourth of July parades. It’s been a tradition here since 1785, and Bristol is home to the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the country. And there are other compelling reasons to visit.
The coziest small US towns to visit this fall
Rachel Chang for Lonely Planet
July 24, 2025
Go on a foliage-hopping tour from the grounds and sculpture gardens of the 19th-century Linden Place mansion to bayfront Blithewold, the 44-room bayfront manor of the Van Wickle family, set in 33 acres painted by century-old maples, towering sequoias and autumnally-hued October chrysanthemums.
5 Charming Small Towns in Rhode Island for Lighthouses, Ice Cream, and Beautiful Beaches
By Bob Curley for AFAR
July 8, 2025
Providence and Newport swim in attention from Rhode Island visitors, but there’s plenty to see beyond the city and the sea in the Ocean State. Here are five destinations, from quiet New England harbor villages to bustling towns repowered with breweries and entertainment venues that deserve more than a wave when charting your personal Rhode map.
Fall Foliage From City Streets to Mountain Peaks
For Luxury Travel Magazine
August 15, 2025
One of New England’s best under-the-radar destinations, Bristol, Rhode Island is a storybook waterfront town overlooking Narragansett Bay. In the fall, its quaint streets lined with authentic colonial architecture become a visual feast as the leaves turn to glorious shades of red, yellow, and orange.
These 7 Places Are Having the Most Festive July 4 Parties
By Chloe Arrojado for AFAR
May 5, 2025
While the big cities duke it out to determine which place has the splashiest celebration for July 4, this Rhode Island town has gone the longest. The town of about 22,000 people started celebrating the nation’s independence in 1785 with a parade, and it’s become the longest-continuing Independence Day celebration in the United States.
7 Engaging Things to Do in Bristol RI: Where Thanksgiving Began
By Malerie Yolen-Cohen for Getaway Mavens
February 5, 2025
Many small American towns may boast that they bleed Red, White and Blue, but the little coastal town of Bristol RI really does. At least on its main street, where the center line isn’t white or double yellow, but striped in the colors of the American Flag.
Will Brake for Bookstores
By Laurie Bain Wilson for nextavenue
October 29, 2024
Barrington Books in Barrington won Obrochta's heart, especially the "wonderful children's section." Bristol is about five miles away; read on the porch at the Bradford-Dimond-Norris-House, an inn in town. And Ink Fish Books in Warren, about three miles away, was another favorite of hers. The shop turns six this year and specializes in food and book pairings.
Fall Foliage From City Streets to Mountain Peaks
For Luxury Travel Magazine
August 15, 2025
One of New England’s best under-the-radar destinations, Bristol, Rhode Island is a storybook waterfront town overlooking Narragansett Bay. In the fall, its quaint streets lined with authentic colonial architecture become a visual feast as the leaves turn to glorious shades of red, yellow, and orange.
Hack the Tourist Traps With These Small-Town Alternatives
By Matt Kirouac for INSIDEHOOK
August 1, 2025
But a scant 30 minutes to the north, on a peninsula flanked by the Narragansett Bay, the comparatively chiller town of Bristol ticks all the same boxes, even if the chance of a Swift encounter is a flat zero.
9 Best Lighthouse Airbnbs in the US
By Jessica Chapel for Condè Nast Traveler
July 20, 2025
From the windswept coastlines of Rhode Island and the tranquil Berkshires to the woodsy and mountainous landscapes of Utah, these quirky yet tasteful properties allow you to step into a world very different from your own.
50 of the Best Small Towns in America
By Lynn Coulter for HGTV
June 24, 2025
One of Rhode Island’s most picturesque towns, Bristol is still largely unknown to many travelers. They’re missing its fine cuisine, fascinating history and architecture, and the many different waterfront activities offered along its miles of coastline.
The Unofficial 'Fourth of July Capital' in the U.S. Hosts the Oldest Independence Day Celebration—How to Plan a Visit
By Skye Sherman for TRAVEL+LEISURE
June 20, 2025
I’m a Floridian through and through, but something about Bristol, Rhode Island, feels like a second home to me. It’s probably the warm welcome from locals like Brian Travers, proprietor of the Bradford-Dimond-Norris House bed and breakfast, where we stay every time, or the quintessential New England Americana of the place—especially at the beginning of July.
One of Rhode Island’s most picturesque towns, Bristol is still largely unknown to many travelers.
By Rin Velasco for The Providence Journal
February 27, 2025
Visitors can explore a historic saltwater farm and oceanfront wildlife refuge, tour the Herreshoff Marine Museum/America’s Cup Hall of Fame, enjoy Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum (called one of New England's top five public gardens by Yankee Magazine), or stroll the pedestrian-friendly downtown area.
Experience A Hallmark Holiday Throughout Small Town U.S.A.
By Roger Sands for Forbes
December 2, 2024
A storybook waterfront town overlooking Narragansett Bay, Bristol, Rhode Island turns into a snowglobe-style wonderland on Dec. 7-8 with the Bristol Christmas Festival. The European-inspired holiday market and festival is a city-wide affair, with Bristol homes dressed up to dazzle at the annual “Deck-the-Door" competition. Outdoor vendors in festive holiday huts are scattered throughout the streets.
Rhode Island's State Shellfish Is the Secret Ingredient for Clear Clam Chowder
Adam H. Callaghan for Food & Wine
September 17, 2024
It may be the smallest state in the U.S., but with 400 miles of coastline, Rhode Island has a well-deserved reputation for excellent seafood, from squid to oysters. Nothing says “Ocean State” quite like quahogs, though.